Baby calming techniques Voice Card  -  Volume 20  -  Larry Card Number 20  -  Sun, May 5, 1991 12:02 AM Five ways to calm fussy babies (at least our fussy baby). Blow hot air from the hair dryer on her little butt while changing her diaper. She likes the noise and the warm air. The sound and feel of running water. She likes to go in the shower with Mom and/or Dad. However, using the sound of running water to calm her in the middle of a drought is not wise. Tape the sound for future playback. The sound of the ocean. Again on tape. Dancing to jazz - especially with saxaphone (like Kenny G). Tiring for Dad, but puts her to sleep every time. Having Dad hold her while running up and down the stairs. Again very tiring, and dangerous. I slipped and sprained my ankle a couple of days ago - no injury to Kristin though. We'll be more careful in the future - no more running up and down in loose socks only. [Editor's note: This is great stuff, Larry! Keep it coming!]